SOLD: Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS

robscomputerrobscomputer Registered Users Posts: 326 Major grins
edited December 24, 2005 in Flea Market
***LENS HAS BEEN SOLD***

Hi,

I'm selling my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens. It's a great lens but I don't use this enough and want something in the 300 or 400 range. If you take a lot of indoor pictures then this lens is simply awesome. You can hand hold the lens down to 1/8 second with no shaking (your results may vary).

I bought this lens around May of this year from KEH and purchased the 3 year Mack warranty as well. The warranty is transferable for a $15 administrative fee from Mack, I never sent in any item to Mack so not sure if it's worth it. Lens comes with the bag, hood, lens cap (front and rear), tripod ring, instruction manual, box (UPC code has been cut out from the box).

Overall the condition of the lens is very excellent, I only used this on a few trips, but mostly stayed in my bag. Also the lens was always taped up, no scratches on the body, but there is a slight scratch mark on the lens hood (very minor). The tripod ring is in excellent condition as well, no wear on the lens mounting surface.

The only problem I see with this lens is the rare "error 99" problem. In case you are not familiar with this error, on the 70-200mm IS lens, on rare occasions the lens will lock up the camera with a "error 99" event on the camera. The only method to resolve this is to remove the lens and reattach it. Now I have only had this error appear when using the 1.4x tc combined with the 70-200 but still worth mentioning. The most popular reason seems to be a loose connection between the body and lens. I tend to agree with this since the problem happens when I used the 1.4x tc, this gives the lens a bit more chance to loosen up.

$1,500 with $15 for shipping/insurance in lower 48.

I perfer Pay Pal or money order, please add 2% if you are using a credit card with Pay Pal. I have bought and sold here on Dgrin and Fred Miranda, as with eBay.

My eBay id is "robert_freiberger".



Pictures of the lens.


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I tried taking a picture of the front element but didn't come out as expected. No scratches, used a UV filter since day one.

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Finally, some pictures taken with the lens on my 10D.

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Lens also is great with the 1.4x tcII (this was hand held at 1/50 f/4)

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Thanks,
Rob
Enjoying photography since 1980.

Comments

  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2005
    A-a-a-a-a
    I want this one sooooooo much...
    It's on the top of my list...
    But I plain don't have funds yet :bash
    All I can do is bump for you...ne_nau.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • JimMJimM Registered Users Posts: 1,389 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2005
    Drooling... simply drooling...
    Cameras: >(2) Canon 20D .Canon 20D/grip >Canon S200 (p&s)
    Glass: >Sigma 17-35mm,f2.8-4 DG >Tamron 28-75mm,f2.8 >Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro >Canon 70-200mm,f2.8L IS >Canon 200mm,f2.8L
    Flash: >550EX >Sigma EF-500 DG Super >studio strobes

    Sites: Jim Mitte Photography - Livingston Sports Photos - Brighton Football Photos
  • robscomputerrobscomputer Registered Users Posts: 326 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2005
    Yes, it's hard to sell this lens after getting some great pictures but I haven't used it much over the summer.

    Rob
    Enjoying photography since 1980.
  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited December 21, 2005
    Wish this was non IS.I would be talking trade with ya:):
  • robscomputerrobscomputer Registered Users Posts: 326 Major grins
    edited December 22, 2005
    Wish this was non IS.I would be talking trade with ya:):

    You might want to check with the FM forum. I've seen a non-IS version for sale, and I *think* he was asking for a 400mm. Could be wrong.

    Rob
    Enjoying photography since 1980.
  • Mike LaneMike Lane Registered Users Posts: 7,106 Major grins
    edited December 22, 2005
    If this were a couple of months from now, It'd be mine ... maybe :bash
    Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.

    http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
  • bwgbwg Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,119 SmugMug Employee
    edited December 22, 2005
    Mike Lane wrote:
    If this were a couple of months from now, It'd be mine ... maybe :bash

    race ya mwink.gif
    Pedal faster
  • JimMJimM Registered Users Posts: 1,389 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2005
    bigwebguy wrote:
    race ya mwink.gif

    Count me in on the race! rolleyes1.gif Couple months, right?
    Cameras: >(2) Canon 20D .Canon 20D/grip >Canon S200 (p&s)
    Glass: >Sigma 17-35mm,f2.8-4 DG >Tamron 28-75mm,f2.8 >Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro >Canon 70-200mm,f2.8L IS >Canon 200mm,f2.8L
    Flash: >550EX >Sigma EF-500 DG Super >studio strobes

    Sites: Jim Mitte Photography - Livingston Sports Photos - Brighton Football Photos
  • Mike LaneMike Lane Registered Users Posts: 7,106 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2005
    You're both on!
    Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.

    http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
  • robscomputerrobscomputer Registered Users Posts: 326 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2005
    Everyone is welcome to join the race! thumb.gif
    Enjoying photography since 1980.
  • robscomputerrobscomputer Registered Users Posts: 326 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2005
    Thanks everyone but the lens sold on another forum.

    Rob
    Enjoying photography since 1980.
  • Mike LaneMike Lane Registered Users Posts: 7,106 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2005
    son of a!
    Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.

    http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
  • bwgbwg Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,119 SmugMug Employee
    edited December 24, 2005
    boo. short race.

    and my wife just gave me the ok too!
    Pedal faster
  • JimMJimM Registered Users Posts: 1,389 Major grins
    edited December 24, 2005
    bigwebguy wrote:
    boo. short race.

    and my wife just gave me the ok too!

    Looks like I would have lost anyway!

    Glad to hear you sold the lens though...:cry
    Cameras: >(2) Canon 20D .Canon 20D/grip >Canon S200 (p&s)
    Glass: >Sigma 17-35mm,f2.8-4 DG >Tamron 28-75mm,f2.8 >Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro >Canon 70-200mm,f2.8L IS >Canon 200mm,f2.8L
    Flash: >550EX >Sigma EF-500 DG Super >studio strobes

    Sites: Jim Mitte Photography - Livingston Sports Photos - Brighton Football Photos
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited December 24, 2005
    looks like someone will have a merry xmas with a new toy. marking this one as sold.

    thumb.gif
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]


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